Explore the Family Name Rigaud
The meaning of Rigaud
French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ricwald composed of ric ‘powerful’ and wald ‘power, authority’. This surname is also found in Haiti. History: Jacques-François Rigaud from Bordeaux in Gironde, France, married Marie Durand in France c.1779, died in Grand Isle, LA, in 1811. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Andre, Jean-Philippe, Alexandre, Cassandre, Gesner, Gilberte, Jacques, Jean-Guy, Marie Ange, Marie Claude, Marie-Claude, Michel. German Otto.
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How common is the last name Rigaud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rigaud has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,587th in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to the 34,272nd spot – an increase of 11.18 percent. The number of people bearing this surname also saw a rise from 539 in 2000 to 662 in 2010, marking a substantial growth of 22.82 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people named Rigaud grew by 10 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,587 | #34,272 | 11.18% |
| Count | 539 | 662 | 22.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.22 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rigaud
Ethnic identity distribution for the surname Rigaud changed somewhat between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black with this surname rose slightly from 47.50 percent to 50.45 percent. Those claiming Hispanic ethnicity also saw an increase, from 10.76 percent to 14.20 percent. The White population with this surname fell marginally from 29.50 percent to 27.34 percent. Interestingly, a small fraction (1.06 percent) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. However, the group identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 9.83 percent to 6.95 percent. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unrepresented in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.5% | 50.45% | 6.21% |
| White | 29.5% | 27.34% | -7.32% |
| Hispanic | 10.76% | 14.2% | 31.97% |
| Two or More Races | 9.83% | 6.95% | -29.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |